From the seller’s description:
The Car – History
- 1973 BMW 3.0 CS (European Specification)
- Original sale in Ferrara Italy in January 1974
- Transported to USA before 1986
- Car was owned by same owner from 1986 to 2014
- Car has not been driven in the rain since 1986
- Complete maintenance/repair records since 1986
- 204,000 kilometers (127,000 miles)
2004 Restoration by The Werk Shop in Lake Bluff, IL (www.thewerkshop.com)
- Only 2,700 miles on car since restoration
- Complete exterior restoration in its original color
- Replace engine with BMW crated remanufactured engine with Weber upgrade
- Replace A/C
- Repair/replace certain other mechanicals
Recent Work Completed
- Replace brake system – complete
- New tires
- Install Nardi NOS wood steering wheel
- Restore leather seating
Vehicle Highlights
- Excellent mechanical condition.
- Maintained and restored with commitment to originality
- Other than exterior restoration and engine replacement the rest of the car is all original
- Unique Euro Spec features such as true Euro “city lights” and rear window shades
Notable Issues
- Tool Kit is missing
- There are some paint minor finish flaws in both front fenders (see photos) – from 2004 restoration
- Chrome and bright work has not been restored. There is some age typical pitting in the chrome.
- Interior wood is original in very good condition with a few hairline cracks on the main dash wood panel.
- All rubber gaskets (hood, doors, trunk) need replacing
- Original leather shift boot has a tear in it.
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